The Israeli Opera

After October 7, Purcell’s 'Dido and Aeneas' rings truer than ever

The decision to open the 40th opera season on Tuesday with Dido and Aeneas is a lovely nod to the past while ensuring the opera in Israel has a future.

A SCENE from ‘Dido and Aeneas’
RICHARD STRAUSS’S ‘Salome,’ directed by Itay Tiran.

A season of reflection: The Israeli Opera at 40

CRIME AND PUNISHMENT, Eifman Ballet.

A dance of redemption at Tel Aviv ballet

The Company perform onstage during a production of Tosca by Giacmo Puccini at London Coliseum on September 28, 2022; illustrative.

UK's Royal Opera cancels planned run of Tosca in Israel after internal pressure


Israeli Opera covers West Side Story’s ‘Somewhere’ for hostages

Maestro David Sebba wrote the vocal arrangement and orchestration and translated Sondheim’s lyrics into Hebrew. The Arabic translation was done by Rina Miari.

 Israeli Opera's cover of "Somewhere" from West Side Story.

Songs of the Tribe - feature

Israeli Opera soloists join the Ra'anana Symphonette Orchestra in a celebration of Israeli songs.

 The Ra'anana Symphonette Orchestra will be joined by Israeli Opera soloits on Tuesday.

WATCH: Israeli Opera sings 'Bring Him Home' from Les Miserables, paying tribute to hostages

The video ends with a photo collage of some of the hostages and #BringThemHomeNow faded on top.

 Families of Israelis held hostage by Hamas militants in Gaza, protest outside the Ministry of Defense in Tel Aviv.

Israeli Opera to stage tribute to Hanoch Levin

The conductor for the entire performance and one of the composers in the tribute, Hanoch Levin’s direct and at times vulgar texts were not meant for orchestra musicians.

 ‘HANOCH LEVIN – The Opera.’

Opera in the Park puts on a performance of Madama Butterfly

The Israeli opera steps out for its annual al fresco airing in Tel Aviv.

Opera In the Park has become a Tel Aviv tradition.

‘Madame Butterfly’ to grace Tel Aviv in free performance

The cast includes notable performers from the Israeli Opera and will feature a captivating ensemble of dancers, with the Israeli Opera Choir accompanied by the Rishon Lezion Symphony Orchestra.

 TEL AVIV’S annual Opera in the Park.

Il Trovatore: Israeli Opera shows depths of human anguish during wartime - review

The sad lives of the Romani, who lack even chairs to be able to use their legs with which to fend off spirits are examined in the Israeli Opera’s brilliant performance.

 VERDI’S ‘TROUBADOUR’

The new opera ‘Theodor’ shows Herzl's struggles to find solutions

The life of one of Zionism’s greatest champions has been adapted into an opera, showing his hardships as he sought a solution to the plight of Jews.

 ‘THEODOR,’ A new Hebrew-language production at the Israeli Opera.

Yesterday's pop hits get an operatic makeover in Kfar Blum

The three-day event (April 27-29) goes by the name of Just Before the Eurovision, which references the advent of the long-running international song contest.

 DAVID SEBBA and members of the Meitar Opera Studio.

Mozart’s 'Don Giovanni' illuminated at Israeli Opera - review

Danish director Kasper Holten has perfected a multi-layered production where the sum is much greater than its parts.

 A SCENE from The Israeli Opera’s production of ‘Don Giovanni.’